Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing awarded the following degrees during its May 2014 graduation ceremony: Four Doctor of Nursing Practice; 40 Master of Science in Nursing; 109 Bachelor of Science in Nursing; and three Post Graduate Certificates.

The Excellence in Nursing Award was given to Cindy Stoller of Eureka and Heather Tealbey of Peoria.

Nominees must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average and are considered on the basis of involvement and contribution to the College, community, and profession in relation to the following criteria: dependability, accountability, enthusiasm, leadership, caring, positive attitude, and professional role model.